Hypodermic optical monitoring of bodily analyte
US8615281B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 20, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/3592
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a skin adherable device for monitoring analytes in interstitial fluid. The device includes an electromagnetic radiation emitting source and a transmitter for transmitting the electromagnetic radiation between the electromagnetic radiation emitting source and the interstitial fluid. The device further includes a detector, operating electronics and a power supply. The device may include a reusable part and a disposable part.
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